Crossslice

Crossslice is a term used across multiple disciplines to describe techniques or outputs that expose cross-sectional structure by slicing through a three-dimensional object or data set. The term is not tied to a single standard or formal definition, and its exact meaning depends on the field of application.

In imaging and materials science, crossslice typically refers to the production or examination of cross-sectional views. In medical imaging, cross-sectional slices generated by CT or MRI are stacked to produce three-dimensional representations, while in histology cross-sectioning involves slicing a specimen into serial thin sections for microscopic analysis and 3D reconstruction.

In computer graphics and data visualization, crossslice can denote methods that display or analyze data along a plane that cuts through a volume, producing cross-sectional images or interactive slicers that reveal internal features. Similar concepts appear in additive manufacturing and non-destructive testing, where cross-sectional slices help inspect internal geometries or material integrity.

Usage varies; some contexts use “crossslice” as a noun describing the slice itself, others as an adjective describing a view, operation, or tool that generates such slices. The term often appears in technical writing informally, without implying a formal standard.

See also: cross-section, serial sectioning, volumetric visualization, slice viewer.